Pretty Face
Yearning for the Past: Mahal Slick's 'Pretty Face' Unveils a Tale of Love's Evolution
Lyrics
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Expressing a long period of time passing without completion of a task or goal, indicating frustration.
Man, it's been a minute
-I never had time to finish
-Sick of it, it's repetitious
Feeling fed up with a repetitive situation and becoming more assertive or aggressive.
Oh baby I'm getting vicious
-With the love like this, with the love like that
Describing different facets of love, possibly with variations in speed and quality.
With the love so quick, with the love so bad
-Girl whats up witchu? Tell me whatcha really wanna do
Questioning the partner's intentions and expressing frustration with constant anger and excuses.
I don't got a clue
-Always fuckin angry with different kinds of excuses
-Feeling useless
Feeling inadequate and doubting the sincerity of the partner's feelings, noting a sudden change in mood.
But the truth is, I don't think you really fuck with me
-What a mood switch
-1 2 3 with a hit so sore
Using a numerical sequence to depict a decline in the relationship, highlighting a lack of physical intimacy and changes in activities.
4 5 6 we don't kiss no more
-We just stay inside, we don't go outdoors
-Never doing all the shit we used to do before
-You wanna switch it up though
Expressing confusion and hurt over a sudden change in the partner's behavior, using metaphorical language like "cut throat" and "crossbow."
Why you gotta cut throat
-Hit me with the wrong arrow, that's a crossbow
-I don't wanna solo
Expressing a desire for companionship and support from family, avoiding loneliness.
Nana to my Popo
-Honey you don't ever gotta do it all alone cuz
-Baby we don't need to change
Suggesting resistance to change in the relationship, expressing a desire to maintain the same connection, and missing the partner's physical appearance.
Maybe we can be the same
-Girl I miss your pretty face
-Your pretty face
-Your pretty face
-I don't wanna see you crying like a raindrop
Describing a desire to uplift the partner and engage in positive activities, emphasizing commitment.
Droptop, Ima take you out to the sweatshop
-Maybe we could sit back, finna make the cat pop
-And you know I never fold, like I was a laptop
-I don't really see a problem
Denying the existence of a problem and expressing a simple desire for love, hugs, and kisses.
Baby you be trippin
-All I want is all the lovin, and the huggin, and the kissin
-And the old you back since
Yearning for the previous version of the partner, noting a change and planning a new approach.
The new you lackin'
-Issa a new wave, Issa plan of attack cuz
-Baby we don't need to change
Repeating the desire to maintain the status quo in the relationship and expressing longing for the partner's appearance.
Maybe we can be the same
-Girl I miss your pretty face
-Your pretty face
-Your pretty face
-Baby we don't need to change
Reiterating the theme of resisting change, wanting to maintain the relationship, and expressing a longing for the partner's physical presence.
Maybe we can be the same
-Girl I miss your pretty face
-Your pretty face
-Your pretty face
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